Thunderstorm Wind in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:22:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:22:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRDALE
Magnitude: 75 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:25:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:25:00 (CST)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 75 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several grain bins were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:17:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:17:00 (CST)
Location: OSNABROCK
Magnitude: 75 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Shingles and metal siding were torn from a house.  The town elevator lost part of its tin roof and two 40,000 bushel grain bins were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:20:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:20:00 (CST)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A barn was blown down.  Two grain bins were ripped from their foundations, with debris blown downwind for a quarter mile.  Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off.  Shingles were torn from houses and basement windows were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:20:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:20:00 (CST)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 75 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flying debris was reported in a yard.  Two trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:40:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:40:00 (CST)
Location: GARSKE
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Garske elevator was heavily damaged.  Trees and power lines were down all around.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:30:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:30:00 (CST)
Location: WALHALLA
Magnitude: 67 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 77 mph wind gust was measured by an NDAWN wind sensor.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:32:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:32:00 (CST)
Location: CAVALIER
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

75 mph wind gusts were reported, with several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:35:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:35:00 (CST)
Location: VANG
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Many trees were blown down in the Pembina Hills Wildlife Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:35:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:35:00 (CST)
Location: HENSEL
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The chimney was blown off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:40:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:40:00 (CST)
Location: CAVALIER
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Metal trim was torn off the Pembina county Emergency Operations Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:48:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:48:00 (CST)
Location: NECHE
Magnitude: 76 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An 87 mph wind gust was measured at the Neche/Gretna port of entry.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:25:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:25:00 (CST)
Location: BRINSMADE
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The roof was torn off a pole shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:28:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:28:00 (CST)
Location: BRINSMADE
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A large barn was blown down.

Tornado in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 03:56:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: ESMOND
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado originated in Pierce county.  It crossed into Benson county near the southeast end of Long Lake.  The tornado continued for 2 miles before lifting.  The tornado tore up several trees near Long Lake and tore a roof off a shed.  Another shed was damaged at a farmstead northeast of Long Lake.  Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:25:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:25:00 (CST)
Location: WALHALLA
Magnitude: 75 EG
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Widespread tree damage was reported in Walhalla.  One tree fell on a tent in Walhalla, injuring one man.   The other person in the tent was able to go for help.  Widespread power outages occurred throughout the county.  The Walhalla school building roof was heavily damaged.  Flooding occurred in the school basement, due to the numerous holes in the roof.  Emergency routes were blocked by fallen trees.  Trees fell on cars, homes, garages, fences, and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:27:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:27:00 (CST)
Location: MOUNTAIN
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:30:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:30:00 (CST)
Location: NECHE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

70 mph winds blew down several tree branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:15:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:15:00 (CST)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 78 EG
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Many 100 foot tall evergreen trees were uprooted.  A pole barn was blown down and the roof was blown off a mobile home.  Many other trees were snapped, with their trunks laying toward the northeast.  The grain elevator sustained some minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:45:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:45:00 (CST)
Location: STARKWEATHER
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Many large trees were blown down or uprooted.  Trees fell on homes and vehicles.  A brick building in town was also damaged.  A grain bin at the elevator was punctured, spilling grain on the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:16:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:16:00 (CST)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 75 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An NDAWN mesonet sensor reported an 86 mph wind gust.  A tree fell on a building and another large evergreen was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:50:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:50:00 (CST)
Location: STARKWEATHER
Magnitude: 74 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

An observer reported 85 mph winds before the power went out.  100 feet of a quonset shed was damaged.  Trees were snapped 20 feet off the ground.  Six bins, a steel shed, a single garage, a 3-car garage, and a chicken house were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:53:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:53:00 (CST)
Location: HAMPDEN
Magnitude: 79 MG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A Davis weather system measured a peak wind speed of 91 mph until electricity was lost.  Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:57:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:57:00 (CST)
Location: HAMPDEN
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A large 80,000 bushel grain bin was blown down at the Hampden elevator complex.  The roof was also torn off the main elevator building.  Numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRDALE
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Large evergreen trees were snapped off in a shelterbelt.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: HAMPDEN
Magnitude: 89 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 103 mph wind gust was measured by a RAWS mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:16:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:16:00 (CST)
Location: BAKER
Magnitude: 63 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An NDAWN sensor reported a 72 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:08:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:08:00 (CST)
Location: LOMA
Magnitude: 87 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power poles were snapped off and power lines were down.  Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off.  The town elevator was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:10:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:10:00 (CST)
Location: NEKOMA
Magnitude: 87 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A grain elevator complex was damaged.  Metal bins were also dented in.

Tornado in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:15:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:16:00 (CST)
Location: HARLOW
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

A brief touchdown occurred in a "bookend vortice" area along the north edge of a developing downburst wind core.  The tornado was estimated to have maximum winds of around 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:17:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:17:00 (CST)
Location: HARLOW
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

An old barn was blown down and the roof was torn off a pole barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:17:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:17:00 (CST)
Location: HARLOW
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A barn was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 05:58:00 to 19-JUN-05 05:58:00 (CST)
Location: PEMBINA
Magnitude: 70 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.  Several small buildings were moved off their foundations.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: PEMBINA
Magnitude: 67 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 77 mph wind gust was measured at the Pembina port of entry.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:00:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:20:00 (CST)
Location: ESMOND
Magnitude: 96 EG
Property damage: 6.45M
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Downburst winds and tornadoes tore down 31 miles of 230 kV power transmission lines crossing far eastern Pierce and western Benson counties.  The 25 mile section from the Pierce county line to 2 miles northwest of Minnewaukan was blown down between 5:00 am to 5:20 am CDT by winds of 90 to 110 mph.  The Great River Power Company estimated property loss in Benson county at $6.45 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:21:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:21:00 (CST)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 96 EG
Property damage: 600K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A large 80,000 bushel grain bin was blown down at the BTR elevator complex near the Niles railroad spur.  A grain dryer and several smaller hopper bottom bins were also blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:21:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:21:00 (CST)
Location: BRINSMADE
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A large barn was blown down along with numerous trees in a shelterbelt.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:22:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:22:00 (CST)
Location: BRINSMADE
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Many large evergreen trees were blown down in a shelterbelt.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:22:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:22:00 (CST)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

A metal flag pole was bent over the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:23:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:23:00 (CST)
Location: BRINSMADE
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The roof was torn off a pole shed and the wall was blown out of a hay shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:45:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:45:00 (CST)
Location: STARKWEATHER
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous large trees were blown down.  A garage was torn off its foundation and destroyed.

Tornado in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:18:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:19:00 (CST)
Location: MINNEWAUKAN
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A tornado briefly touched down in a shelterbelt north of the intersection of county roads 19 and 30.  The tornado formed in a "bookend vortice" off the south edge of a developing downburst wind core.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:19:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:19:00 (CST)
Location: MINNEWAUKAN
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

An older barn roof was torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:19:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:19:00 (CST)
Location: MINNEWAUKAN
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Many large trees were snapped off.  The roof was torn off a shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:20:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:20:00 (CST)
Location: YORK
Magnitude: 96 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The roof was torn off a pole barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:40:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:40:00 (CST)
Location: CANDO
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

5 trees were blown down in a shelterbelt.  Shingle damage was reported on a house and several outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 04:45:00 to 19-JUN-05 04:45:00 (CST)
Location: STARKWEATHER
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Many trees were blown down, some 4 to 5 feet in circumference.  Several tree tops were twisted off.

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 03:45:00 to 19-JUN-05 03:45:00 (CST)
Location: ESMOND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

1.85 inches of rain was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUN-05 03:50:00 to 19-JUN-05 03:50:00 (CST)
Location: ESMOND
Magnitude: 66 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extensive tree damage was reported in and around Esmond.  Power poles were snapped and power lines were down.  The chimney on the Lutheran Church was knocked down.  A wind sensor reached 76 mph before power was lost.